FROM NAYADELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dr Vijay Shankar Shastri, who is going to hold important post in the Narendra Modi’s cabinet, categorically said that Bangladesh needs not to be worried over stance of his party.  

He came up with the assertion while talking to banglanews at BJP office in Delhi on Saturday afternoon.

In the exclusive interview, the leader said that BJP will continue maintaining the policy of keeping good relations with neighboring countries like before.

Vijay Shankar Shastri said that there are many issues with Bangladesh including Teesta and everything will be solved quickly through proper initiatives. 

He also said, “There are so many similarities between Bangladesh and India in cultures. We also want cultural brotherhood like Bangladesh.”

The BJP leader expressed his interest to visit Bangladesh soon if he gets chance in cabinet. 

BDST: 1032 HRS, MAY 18, 2014